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Giving Teachers Permission to Use Resources: Art Through the Ages Curriculum

How to Find Balance as an Art Teacher. It’s 5:30 PM on a Tuesday. School let out at 3:00, but the parking lot is still full and classroom lights are...Learn More
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Patty Palmer of Deep Space Sparkle shows you how easy it is to teach art history to kids

More Than Just Lesson Plans: Art Through the Ages Curriculum

Peek into the classroom of Ms. Annie Artist, a Sparkler. Ms. Annie Artist pulls into her usual parking spot at Discovery Elementary School. As she turns off her car, she...Learn More
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Patty Palmer of Deep Space Sparkle introduces Art History Curriculum for art teachers

Behind the Scenes: Art Through the Ages Curriculum

At Team Sparkle, we’re always looking for ways to make your life as an art teacher easier so you can focus your energy and time on your students – instead...Learn More
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Notre Dame Art Project

Notre Dame at Night

In light of the recent tragedy, we wanted to make the Notre Dame at Night lesson from the Sparkler’s Club available to everyone. We hope that this project will aid...Learn More
80 Min
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Marine collaborative mural for elementary school

Marine Life Collaborative Mural

I picked up The Big Book of the Blue by Yuval Zommer over a year ago because I knew that the illustrations would inspire an amazing lesson.  This book is...Learn More
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7 Tips for Rocking Your Teacher Evaluation

Are you nervous about your upcoming teacher evaluation? I asked Team Sparkle member Yvette Ackerman, a K-5th grade art teacher in Northern California to share how she not only looks...Learn More
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Patty Palmer | The media equipment I use to create art videos

Media Equipment for Art Teachers

I’ve been creating videos for art teachers for over 12 years. You’d think that I would be a pro at it now, but sadly, not the case. I’ve had the...Learn More
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leprechaun art project for st. patricks day lesson for kids

How to Draw a Leprechaun

This colorful drawing of a leprechaun and his lucky hat is made easy with simple supplies and a handy drawing guide. Leprechuans are a type of fairy in Irish folklore...Learn More
50 Min
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How to Draw Big Rigs: An Art Lesson from Deep Space Sparkle

How to Draw Big Rigs

HOW TO DRAW BIG RIGS Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is becoming a classic for kids. The story highlights the jobs of construction vehicles on a work...Learn More
1.5 Hrs
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